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  • can someone explain to me on how exactly just adding the blow gun lets the air to the barrel.... need answer ASAP

  • Can someone help me. Im trying to build one as a physics project and was wondering, could i hook up this modded one EXACTLY like the one you made in the video, instead of a ball valve, and if i do, would i need a battery or anything? Thanks

  • I wonder how many kids have drilled a hole through their hand (3:22) and then had to explain to their parents why? ha ha

  • @spidersinspace

    (Thus my Disclaimer!)

  • Thanks. That was much less torturous than some of the other ones iv seen for the brainless idiot.

  • @floggerSG

    Thank you?

  • @VerbotenDingleberry yes its good. Nothing bad about you or how you did it at all!

  • 3:24 "you wana tap it from the top" that's what she said.

  • @ForceEnemyFail

    Ooooo, (facepalm).

    I guess someone had to say it.

  • 3:15 "You just wana ream it out just a little bit bigger" that's what she said.

  • i'd appreciate some expertise with a problem i had. i build my first barrel sealing piston valve cannon recently, and took my old sprinkler off a different gun to use as the trigger. the sprinkler valve couldn't hold the pressure from the new gun, like couldn't hold ANY pressure, and i had used my old gun at ~80 psi regularly with no problems. i went out and bought a new sprinkler valve, and it did the same thing. i can break the seal on them just by blowing hard into them now. any advice?

  • First of thank you so much for this vid, helped me loads :D I have a question regarding this solenoid valve i bought. The bleed valve has a thin metal shaft that goes through the centre of the diaphram. When I remove it there is a small hole left behind on the diapram. Should I block it? again thanks for this video

  • @Localgathering I've never done one with a rod. I'd check the SpudFiles Pneumatic Cannon Discussion forum. If you search it for your model number I'd bet you get a hit. (Use the "Advanced Search") What's the Make and Model?

  • thank you so much for making this video, very helpful!

  • yes, I did everything proper, except my valve is a rain bird model # cpf 100 not a cp100. if you google it you can see the valve, Im horrible on computers, otherwise I would have posted the link for you. If you get a min. , could you take a look at it and reply? your help would be appreciated!! thank you!!!

  • @mattyzip77 It's a sturdy lookin thing anyway. Basically all you need to do is seal all holes "above" the diaphragm (on the top cover) except for your trigger valve (all we're really doing is sealing the solenoid hole and replacing it with a much bigger one for our trigger). If there's nothing on SpudFiles about this model you might post a question to see if anyone has done one yet. (And make us a video of your build!)

  • On my rain bird the bleed valve is not in the middle it is more towards the right of the valve should I just fill the hole for the bleed valve with appoxxy,Would it work the same?

  • @MrXxandrew I actually saw that new version of the valve a few weeks ago in the Lowes out here.

    The principle should be exactly the same. If you drill and tap in the center you can just plug the bleed. But you could, I think, even drill and tap the bleed if the plastic is better reinforced there (the trigger would be off center, might work with a nipple and a short hose to the trigger, depending on your needs). Long as there is no leak into the valve except through your trigger it should work.

  • @VerbotenDingleberry Ok I got it I just drilled and tapped in the middle and I just took the bleed screw and Screwed it all the way in and it works perfectley If you have the bleed screw half screwed in It leaks you have to have it all the way in.:D Very nice video It works amazingly good!

  • @MrXxandrew Way cool. Now make us a video :)

  • i did everything you did to the t and my sprinkler valve still leaks out the 1 inch ends,,, please help, what did i do wrong??

  • @mattyzip77

    Check:

    - Is the "tank" on the proper end of the valve (on the Input side)

    - If using a bike pump, try compressed air (pumps are too slow)

    - Is the inside of the valve *absolutely* clean?

    If all else fails check out SpudFiles (they have a ton of info on troubleshooting these things)

  • I did exactly as you did but I have a Toro Lawn Genie 54004 and when I screw pull the trigger for the blow gun it just lets air out the end of the gun. Also I removed the guiding rod and I am wondering if I need to stuff up the hole in the middle of the diaphragm because if I still had the guiding rod, it wouldve stuffed up the hole. so PLEASE HELP ME!!

  • @cloudcally

    I haven't seen one of these and a quick search didn't find any good guides for modding one. Your best bet might be to post a question on the Pneumatic Cannon forum on SpudFiles. I'd bet *somebody* has done one and could help you. I'm just not sure what might be going on with it...

  • will a 3/4" cp-100 handle work just as well?

  • I found this tab at amazon you can search like this: Vermont American (VER20371) High Carbon Steel Pipe Tap 1/8 in. - 27NPT -

    Please tell me if it's a good tool.

  • what does the solenoid do??

  • Hi, how it's called the tool you used to make the threads on the sprinkler valve and can you give me the link of the store (like amazon) and this is because i need to install a shrader valve.

  • @kbckiwi

    It's called a "tap". Try searching "Tap and Die" at Amazon, I got a ton of hits. Be aware, some taps take strange drill bit sizes for the correct size holes, be sure you have the correct size. You can google that too!

  • Nice job, think you can make a complete tutorial for an entire pneumatic spud gun? Or even a 6mm bb gun?

  • @501stlegioncommander

    I'd check out SpudFiles first, they have a TON of info on cannon designs and full auto (Vortex Block) bb guns (and a everything else related to these things)

  • @VerbotenDingleberry I am a member of spudfiles, but its pretty much look and figure it out... I am a visual type of person so its not exatcly a perfect type of thing...

  • Thanks for this walk-through. I first saw this video a couple of years ago and since then I've made all kinds of potato guns for friends and family.. I have made three types of potato guns: Ones like this, a few stungun hairspray cannons, and a paintball bazooka/shotgun breech loading cannon fired by an 18-24V switch with a high to low pressure valve for Co2 use. I love potato guns!!!

  • perfect, thanks

  • The lowes I go to does not have a rain bird cp 100 1" valve so i bought an Orbit 1" sprinkler valve. Big differences here is that there is no bleed valve. Also, after i unscrewed all the screws, the top part would not come out. I doubt i will be able to use this. Do you know anywhere I can possibly get a CP 100 Rain bird or if by some chance i can still use this one?

  • @som1112

    The guys at SpudFiles love the Orbit valve. It's easy to convert. If you haven't been there this is exactly the kind of stuff you can find there. I'll send you the exact link but you should visit the site and check out their Forums and the Advanced Search (avoid the Quick Search). There's TONS of useful info there...

  • if I am to attach the valve from the barrel to a tank, what do I do to fire the gun? Do I pull that think that you installed on top of the valve in the video? Thanks a bunch for the vid too :).

  • @kas130771

    Yes, when you trigger the Blowgun it releases the pressure from behind the diaphragm and the valve pops open...

  • Hey what are the names of the exact parts i will need for the chamber?

  • @som1112 That could depend on where you shop. Don't get caught up in "part's lists". It's all about designing and building. With this valve all you have to remember is that you need a "tank" to hold air in, and valve to put air in the tank (Schrader or Quick Connect usually) and a pressure guage so you can tell how much pressure you have in the tank. Put the tank on the "back" of the valve and a barrel on the front. Done.

    Remember: ALL Pressure Rated PVC Pipe and Fittings. Safety First.

  • will this valve be work fine with a smaller barrel (for say a battery launcher)?

  • @som1112

    Absolutely. In fact, if the cannon will always have a barrel smaller that 1" then I'd use a 3/4" valve instead. Smaler valves tend to operate slightly faster (less mass in the diaphragm/piston to accelerate). But if you plan on shooting golf balls or something then I'd stick with the 1" version...

  • thanks heaps this is the most helpful thing ive come across you are going to brighten up my weekend

  • which is stronger? a modified sprinkler valve or homemade qev valve?

    same principle but which is better?

  • @Ghostxx10 I'd say that depended on the design and the engeneering on the QEV. For instance, my barrel sealer valve would be far more efficient if I could make a lighter piston...

  • @VerbotenDingleberry

    ah alright, do you know if there are any other designs that can provide semi automatic shooting that may be as effective as qev valves?

  • @Ghostxx10 No, not really. Sounds like a question to post on SpudFiles...

  • how much pressure can a sprinkler valve afford before blowing up?

  • @chilidress I've been running as high as 150 PSI with no failures yet BUT the recommended (SpudFiles) pressure is 125 PSI.

  • Holly shit!!! At 3:19 I thought you were going to drill your hand!!! lol =)

  • @xCOLONELDIRTYx

    Wouldn't be the first time!

  • Do you need the 1/8 inch tap ?

  • @Cwatts2009

    The tap makes it *much* easier to get the pipe nipple in the valve without cracking the part. For about $10.00 you can keep from ruining a $15 or $20 valve. It makes a lot of sense in you plan top do more than one or two. If you do one without the tap be *very* careful and slow and you might get away with it.

  • funny, i had the exact same idea. Thanks for ur help anyways. And also for the quick replys.

  • I'm gonna make a pneumatic cannon soon and I'm just wondering if using a PVC ball valve in between the air chamber and trigger would act as a safety switch ?

    any thoughts or tips and preferably and idea for how this may workout ?

    Thanks

  • @Cwatts2009

    I'm pretty sure that would not be a good plan. You want pressure on the valve to build slowly. Opening a ball valve behind the sprinkler valve would drop all the pressure on it at once.

    What I've seen done for a trigger safety is a small brass ball valve between the Blowgun and the Sprinkler Valve. Not sure how much safer it is but that's all I can think of.

    In handling a weapon the primary safety is always between your ears...

  • how dose it work

  • @Cwatts2009

    Google "Diaphragm Valve" and you'll get a ton of info. Much more than I could put in this reply. Also, in the Video Info above, click the SpudTech link...

  • @VerbotenDingleberry 

    Thanks Man, Ur pretty awesome

  • @VerbotenDingleberry

    How dose the blow gun open the valve and would it not be easier to use the solenoid with some batteries and a switch , so wen u press the switch it opens the valve.

  • @Cwatts2009

    The blowgun does exactly what the solenoid does but *way* faster.The faster you dump the air behind the diaphragm the faster the valve will open and that's what gives you power. Plus it eliminates the need for any power source. Nothing worse than a gun that won't fire because the battery is dead...

    The solenoid is (slightly) easier but less powerful. See SpudFiles for some actual numbers on how much more (I seem to remember it being about 10% more energy on average).

  • was that a golf ball u shot!!!! nice work with the vidio how much did u pay for that sprinkler valve?

  • @jcjacob42

    Yup, golf balls rule. The barrel for them is something called SDR-21 1.5"; fit's them perfectly (Well and Pool plumbing supply should have it). The sprinkler valve was about $20.00 and the rest of the brass and the Blowgun were another $15.00 or so...

  • @VerbotenDingleberry thanks so only 35-40$ oh wait Australian?

  • @jcjacob42 Rate is close; 1 USD = 1.02856 AUD, so yeah, 35 + PVC, maybe 50 total if PVC is about the same price there. (Note! Always, repeat, *always* use Pressure Rated PVC for every single part of a Pneumatic gun! If one of these fails it can seriously mess you up, don't skimp on the PVC; it's cheaper than plastic surgery.) Also, check out the SpudFiles site. Tons of info there on getting power and being safe.

  • Much faster to just drill out the holes for the solenoid, for a faster air dump. Stop over thinking!

  • @TheRacketJacket

    Love to see that video...

  • @VerbotenDingleberry I will do my best to get one up as soon as possible. P.S. use some rags as wadding and have fun with raw eggs, they will survive the launch.

  • @TheRacketJacket

    You know, I never *have* fired an egg. Now if I can just figure out the best target; perhaps a pound of bacon...

  • @VerbotenDingleberry I like the way you think. try to wrap it up with frozen orange juice!

  • what is that thing exactly called at the bottom left at 0:40?? in the blue casing thingy?? and how much dose it cost??

  • @suckerfreelatino1 It's called a blowgun attachment for a high pressure air hose. Almost any autoshop will have one with attachments for cleaning parts, filling tires, etc. Most hardware stores should carry them. I think I paid 5 or 6 bucks for the ones I used...

  • @VerbotenDingleberry Are you removing the solenoid valve because you WANT to fire the cannon mechanically or because you DON'T WANT to fire it electrically? Is the performance better with the blowgun attachment? I've built a rocket launcher which is really just a vertical potato gun and when I fire it using the solenoid there seems to be some air left in the system after the launch (not much).

  • @digidrink The trick to power is to open the valve as fast as possible. To do that you have to dump the air behind the diaphragm as fast as possible. The solenoid has tiny holes and opens fairly slowly. The blowgun has a much larger hole and can be operated pretty quickly. The difference in performance is noticeable from my experience and most of what I've read indicates the same. There are even mods to make the blowgun perform better. See SpudFiles.

  • do u need CP-100 Sprinkler Valve? or u can use any type of sprinker valve?

  • @khmerst4444

    Almost any Sprinkler valve can be modded. This video is just specifict to the CP-100. A great place to find specific instructions on other makes and models is the SpudFiles website. Use their Search feature and you should find some help. It's usually just a matter of where/how to drill the hole for the blowgun.

    Worst case, if you have to figure it out yourself then *you* should make *us* a video!

  • @VerbotenDingleberry Oh okay just askin , Thanks =)

  • i want to make it so badly but sprinkler valves here cost 80 euros:(

  • @chilidress I heard about the mess in Greece but $100.00 US for a Sprinkler Valve is just crazy. I hope it gets better for you guys.

    Any chance of finding one on the internet and having it shipped in cheaper than that?

    Worst case, if you can get regular PVC you could make a Barrel Sealer (See my other vids). A 1" barrel sealing valve would be more powerful than a 1" diaphragm valve anyway...

  • Hey, I have a different sprinkler valve and the little bleed valve isn't in the center. Could i drill it out and put the blowgun off center, or does it have to be dead center. Thanks!

  • @puckhound95 I'm betting it's an Orbit valve, right?

    I'll bet it can be done safely but to be sure you should search SpudFiles for the model number of the valve. I'll bet someone has made a post on the details for that specific valve. It may even be one with a guide rod and those can be more difficult to make work. If you can't find that model or one just like it then *you* should mod it and make a post on that model for the rest of us!

    If you get stuck send me the model number.

  • @VerbotenDingleberry kk Thanks man, i'll look up the model number and other stuff. If I need anything, i'll contact you.

  • @VerbotenDingleberry Okay I just took a look at the valve, it's a Rainbird. I'm not sure which is the model number cause i don't have the box anymore, but I think it is19AU08A. I am pretty sure that this is it: (ill PM you the link cause it wont let me type a URL in a comment)

    Inside of the valve, it looks like yours with the spring and the diaphragm. The only difference is the bleed valve is in a different location. .

  • what is the benefit of using a sprinkler valve

  • @worldburrito45

    Power.

    The whole trick to power with any pneumatic gun is how fast you can open the valve. The reason gunpowder is such a great propellant is that it expands *very* fast. Ball valves are very slow to open. Sprinkler valves (Diaphragm valves) are pretty fast but don't open as fast (or wide) as piston valves (see my vids on Barrel Sealing Piston Valves). But, piston valves are a pain to build and you can get a Sprinkler Valve right off the shelf. It's a good place to start.

  • what are the benefits of using a sprinkler valve?

  • u rock

  • @xDreamTheImpossible Lol, glad you liked the vid. Really though, I got all this from the internet (mostly from the SpudFiles site). Once I got it figured out for myself the video was simple.

  • Where can you buy those sprinkler valves?

  • @oldman32123 In the US you can usually find one in a Home Depot or Lowes or some other large hardware/building supply place. It's a Gardening item so some gardening places would carry it too. I'd bet you can get one from a website with a little searching if all else fails...

  • i know this sounds like a stupid question but how does it actually let the air through suddenly im knew and im making a sniper plz help

  • @spottydodz Not stupid, it took me a while to figure phneumatic ideas at first. It gets easier. Google "Diaphragm Valve", you'll get a ton of stuff. Also check out the SpudFiles site, join up for free and look at the Forums. Search for "Piston Valves Explained Visually", the Coaxial valve is similar to a diaphragm valve. It takes some effort but once it clicks you'll understand most of the designs quickly. I just this week saw a Piston Valved Hybrid design that took me while to "get"...

  • i used this valve and when i fire my gun is making a honking noise and annoying me. how can i fix this?

  • @ogbreeb Never had that problem. First I'd try taking it apart and washing the parts to be sure absolutely no debris is in the valve. Then you could try removing the little filter (on the diaphragm itself). Never had to but have seen it done.

    Also, on firing, hold the trigger wide open, don't just tap it. That'll make 'em honk too (pilot closes too soon).

    If this doesn't fix it you can try searching the Forum posts on SpudFiles.

  • hoes this really work and how?

  • @kjcchickennugget Yes it does and check the SpudTech link in the video info above.

  • @VerbotenDingleberry ok i asked beacasue this ist a popular trigger system i have seen

  • @VerbotenDingleberry may you please explain how this works i did not understand that diagram.

  • @kjcchickennugget

    It's a simple diaphragm valve. I could spend a thousand words on this but many others have already done so. If you're really interested just google "Diaphragm Valve" and give the SpudFiles website a visit (the Forums there are great!) All we've done is take a stock valve and replace the electronic trigger with a mechanical (Blowgun) trigger.

  • caould anybody please explain how to use this valve with some hose in between the valve and the blowgun valve? i have seen other tutorials with other valves, but i want to use this one. The cannon i am trying to build requires some hose, but im not sure how to tap the hose barbs. Any help is greatly appreciated. 

  • @ipodtouchguy77 Just replace the 1/4" adapter with a hose barb, add another hose barb on the blowgun, get some *pressure rated* hose (150 psi or better) and a couple hose clamps and you're in business...

  • when i screw the 1/4" adapter onto the 1/8" nipple, will it stop at half way or do i just have to guess whe to stop screwing it down?

  • @ipodtouchguy77 Pipe threads are tapered so they tighten as they screw in; they stop pretty much where they stop. The amount of teflon tape you use can make some difference though.

  • @xj650rj You can use the Solenoid but the vent hole is very small and thus the valve actuates more slowly than if you use a Blowgun. The blowgun is mostly for efficiency and the fact that it eliminates the need for power is just a bonus...

  • Can i leave the solenoid on, to ¨seal¨ the holes?

  • Can i leave the solenoid on, to ¨seal¨ the holes?

  • @fano021191 Yes, you can. Then, if you like, you can even compare triggering with the Solenoid vs triggering with the blowgun (should be faster). I just remove them to get them out of the way of the blowgun.

  • @VerbotenDingleberry My valve has that little black screw(bleed screw i think) not in the CENTER of the valve :S would this make a problem ??? How should i mod it instead my valve

  • @fano021191 It's very likely that the procedure would be the same. It depends on the exact model (some have a guide rod that makes it even more tricky) . I'd suggest checking the SpudFiles site for specifics on your model. What model are you using anyway? If Google and SpudFiles fail you just let me know and I'll see what I can find...

  • @fano021191 just plug that hole with epoxy putty, and drill into the middle like you would on this valve. Thats what you gotta do on the new Rain Bird CP-100s btw

  • could anybody PLEASE link me to that brass nipple somewhere online?

  • I built this and my valve is letting the air by so I took it apart looked for debries, found none put it back together and it still is letting air by do you have any ideas?

  • @mrcourtneycox

    A few common issues:

    If you're filling it with a tire pump it may not have enough air flow to seal the valve. Try a compressor.

    Double check the flow direction (arrows?); the airtank must be on the "in" or "back" side and the barrel on the "out" or "front" side.

    Does the trigger (blowgun) seal by itself?

    If none of these is the issue then message me (also, the SpudFiles site may have some more things to try. Search the forums...)

  • @keneyed209

    I believe they're all DC. I've never used one but I've heard that they can be operated with a couple 9v batteries in series...

  • this was very helpful, thanks i used this vid to help me modify my first valve. but once u learn how a sprinkler valve works its really quite obvious lol. im thinking of making a 2 " piston valve but i dont want to spend too much more money on my cannon.

  • what did you shoot of it?

  • @madfella993

    Mostly golf balls with a 1" valve...

  • now its time for a real slow mo cam.

  • why not just use a metal ball valve? whats the real advantage to this?

  • In a word; Power.

    In all pneumatic applications the faster you open the valve the more power will be transferred to the projectile in its short trip down the barrel. Ball valves are cheap and safe but have much less power. Diaphragm valves are faster and Piston valves faster still.

    This valve was actually used as the *trigger* for my 2" piston valve just to increase that valve's performance.

    It all about speed. Just for grins, Google "Mauler Valve" and check out the SpudFiles site...

  • Can someone help me? How does using that air gun work when you connect it to the valve?

  • Hey sweet video.  what size tube did u use to shoot the golf ball?

  • SDR-21 1.5" fits a golf ballerfectly. It's usually found at Well and Pool plumbing places....

  • very good video..very informative..

  • hey

    just a quick question that i might know the answer to but just want to double check

    if you modify the valve with a blow gun can you still keep the solenoid on it for electric release

    thanks

  • I never really thought about it but, yeah, I can't imagine why not. One shouldn't interfear with the other. Heck, then you could really compare the two methods, literally side by side...

  • yeah that's what i was thinking about doing

    thanks for quick reply

  • Yes you can. if you are doing that, don't put the glue in those holes that he showed you

  • hey mate

    i was just wondering if you would modify one and sell it to me

    if so how much would it cost to do and send to Australia

  • Well, It's really pretty simple (as you can see in the video) as long as you can get hold of pretty much any sprinkler valve. I'm not sure of the legal implications of sending one to a foreign country either. Plus, I bet shipping would probably run more than any tools you might need. So, it's probably a bad idea.

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  • so the blowgun is used instead of the solenoid, to open the valve... much like a pistonvalve's bleed valve/trigger.....

  • Exactly. There are even methods to increase the airflow through the blowgun by filing away metal from the internal parts (see SpudFiles). The faster you dump the air from behind the diaphragm (or piston) the faster it opens. Solonoids use tiny holes (which is fine for their intended use in the garden but sucks for cannons).

  • Is it nesesary to taper it?

  • Is this better than a normal ball valve?

  • They will open faster and that's the whole secret to power.

    That said it's going to be tough to find one over 1" for a decent price so, if you're building a big cannon, a 2" ball valve might be better simply because it'll open wider (but slower).

    A piston valve is even faster. It looks hard to make one but it's not bad; I have some vids on how to make one (Barrel Sealing Piston Valve). At the end of Part 2 I show a cheap, simple design for a small piston valve so that's an option too.

  • does it open faster than a QEV?

  • I checked SpudFiles and it seems that a QEV will out perform a Sprinkler valve of the same size.

    SpudFiles rules.

    I'll send you the link...

  • yea but like u mostly see ppl using 3/4 or 1/2 in qev ive rad on there will be about the same. but if u put 1in qev and 1 in sprinkler the qev will do much better

  • i figured it out, the blowgun was crap cuz i found it in my garage so yes it was coming out of the blowgun... when i put my thumb on the blowgun it doesnt leak out of the sprinkler valve . . . so is there anything wrong with the sprinkler valve?

  • Sounds like a new blowgun will fix you right up. Should run about 5 bucks...

  • Thanks ALOT

  • it only works sometimes

  • This is a great video. I modified one of these valves to use with my tennis ball cannon. Works great. I'm getting it up to 150 PSI with no problems. If it's leaking, you need to take it apart and clean it. Sometimes plastic from drilled holes gets caught between the seals. Ever since I went from an electric to pneumatic, I've notices improved performance and my valve no longer "honks".

  • Glad it was helpful. The performance increase was the main reason I did the video. Getting rid of the honk is just gravy.

    You ought to put up a video of your cannon for us! Try a tennis ball filled with water; much more punch...

  • when i try to put air pressure in my chamber the air rushes right through the sprinkler valve and out the barrel

  • First guess is that you have the barrel on the wrong end of the valve (flow direction arrows should be on the valve. The barrel should be on the "exit" end).

    What is your compressed air source? Compressor? Pump?

  • i just checked the valve is on right and i have a bike pump

  • It could be that the valve needs more pressure/flow to seal. Try filling it with a air compressor; take it down to the gas station and use theirs just for a test.

    Did it have a spring inside? Is it still there? (That is what should close the valve when there is no pressure.)

  • i have an air compresser and the spring is still there yes

  • Try the compressor. If it still leaks then I'd check on SpudFiles. They have some troubleshooting guides for this. If it's clean inside and there's enough air flow it *should* seal right up.

    Hey, any air leaking out of the blowgun while you fill? That would be a problem as well....

  • no its not coming out of the blowgun

    thanks

  • FYI, this same valve goes by the name 100-DV if bought through a commercial irrigation dealer. It's designed for drip irrigation.

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  • With a 1" male threaded adapter. You should be able to find one at the same place you got the 1" pipe. The nice thing about the threaded valves is that it makes it possible to change out the valve, barrel, whatever...

  • i have 3/4 '' pipe and a 3/4 '' sprinkler valve

  • just use male adapters that go from threaded to slip

  • hey wen i unscrewed the screws, one of them got round and forced me to cut the screw in half to open it. Will this affect it becuse wen i drilled the screw in half, the plastic around the screw hole it melted. also is it possible to use wood putty becuase i cant find epoxy putty at my hardware store

  • I'd be very careful using any damaged parts on any cannon. If the screw was replaced and the damage was very minor it might be safe (or not), Wood putty is not going to work. I'm very surprised your hardware place has no kind of epoxy (liquid works better than putty in this case). Some stuff called JB Weld would also be a good substitute (and automotive place might even carry that.)

  • Ok, I've modifyed 2 sprinkler valves and both leak out of the same area. Where the air is supposed to come out. But it leaks before i even press the trigger.How can i fix this?

  • What brand is it? Could you have put it back together with the Flow direction (the arrows) backwards? Are you forcing air in the wrong end of the valve (again, flow arrows)? Is it possible the brass fitting is in the cap too far and is messing with the spring?

    (Dumb questions, I know, just checking.)

    I have done 2 of these and both worked properly. Message me with the details...

  • do u put epoxy on the cconverter??????

  • I epoxy all Brass to Plastic connections.

    I use Gas Tape for all the Brass to Brass connections.

  • how do u get the converter in the plastic??

  • If you mean the 1/8" to 1/4" brass "converter" it doesn't go in the plastic; it goes on the 1/8' nipple that goes in the plastic. Look close at 3:53. I've already screwd them together.

    We can only get a 1/8" nipple in the plastic cap because a bigger hole would make the cap very weak. So, we put a 1/8" nipple into the cap and size it up to 1/4" with the converter to fit the Blowgun.

    I epoxy all Brass to plastic connections and use Gas Tape for all the Brass to Brass connections.

  • ohhhhhh thanks

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